TYPE 9 GEARBOX

[preacherman]

This is my first post on this site , having recently purchased a mk2 escort more door.

 

Ok , my car was an auto converted to manual running a pinto and type 9 - 5 speed.

 

The base of the gear stick touches the hand brake release button , cant remember seeing it this close on my previous escorts (some 20 odd years ago).

 

How can I get more clearance.

 

• Warm up the gear stick and bend it at the base ...is this possible
• Move the handbrake back by an inch or so
• Use a different gear stick
• Use a shorter handbrake if they would fit

 

Thanks

 

Neil

[Vista]

The type 9 conversion moves the gearstick back, hence the interference issue you're having. A quick shift kit should address it as it shortens the throw of the gear stick.

[jxke]

+1 on quickshift, worked a treat in my old one

[SmokeEm]

As above. Get yourself a Quaife quickshift kit

[HotRodMatt]

I shortened the handbrake in my MK1 by chopping it open and taking a bit out of the rod and handle then welding it all back together, though you could try and find an Austin Maestro handbrake as I believe these are shorter and could help.